David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Rethinking Intelligence: Beyond Centralized Brains
So, what’s the deal with intelligence, really? It turns out that having a centralized brain might not be the only way to be smart. Octopuses, plants, and even bacteria show some pretty clever behaviors without a traditional brain. Maybe we’ve been too focused on brains when it comes to smarts. Time to rethink!
Beyond Words: Now Connecting with Animals Through Emotion
The traditional approach to measuring animal intelligence, based on human language skills, may be flawed in a world driven by emotion. Words may not capture the depth of animals’ emotional lives and thought processes. Prioritizing emotional connection over verbal communication can unlock a deeper understanding of our animal companions, bridging the gap between humans and other creatures.
What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity
The study of animal intelligence has been a source of fascination for centuries. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day scientists, humans have long sought to understand the mental capacities of non-human animals. by David Stone Animal Intelligence and Human Stupidity…
Some people can’t handle animal consciousness. Why?
There are people who deny animal consciousness. I’m not sure if they’re just in denial or if they’ve never met an animal. But the fact remains that there are still those out there who don’t believe animals have emotions or…
The puzzle of play
The purpose of play — for children, monkeys, rats or meerkats — has proved surprisingly hard to pin down. Scientists continue to toss around ideas. By Chris Woolston 3.30.2021 Anyone who has ever chucked a tennis ball in the…
Penguins arrested again after staging a sushi bar invasion
Police arrested two penguins in a sushi bar invasion, this week, according to a story in USA Today.
A Cat Brings Flowers, But Keeps Her Secrets Private
By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Those of us who’ve become fascinated by the wonderfully unpredictable but ultimately generous, friendly things some cats do can still be surprised by exquisite acts of neighborly kindness. “The whole neighborhood knew…
Annual Duck Parade in New York Upstate
About New York’s annual duck parade… “It’s typical for female mallards to make nests and lay eggs in well-protected areas like high-walled courtyards. It’s also common at this time of year to see mama ducks leading hatchlings away from nesting…
How Animals are Smarter Than We Think: Real Life Lessons
That question is the title of a new book by primatologist and bestselling author Frans de Waal. It’s a must-read for fans of writers who open new vistas into how we see ourselves and our place in nature. Are animals…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor